The Victorian planning legislative framework is comprehensive, which makes the process of amending Victorian planning schemes complex.
However, with our experience and understanding of this process, our town planners are well positioned to represent you and align the opinions of State and local government to achieve the highest and best value of your land and ultimately deliver your vision and objectives through a rezoning process.
Steps involved in Victorian planning scheme amendments or land rezoning process
In managing your application to amend Victorian planning schemes, our experienced town planners will:
- assess your chances of being successful;
- recommend a strategic approach to increase your changes of aligning the opinions of State and local government to potentially adapt a higher and better use which in line with your vision and objectives;
- liaise with affected parties to find common ground to progress your application further;
- prepare a detailed planning submission in support of your case, including relevant documentation to amend the planning scheme;
- assist in appointing the sub consultants required during the process;
- compile the required technical information to support your application;
- facilitate your case from initiation to finalisation; and
- advocate for your interests throughout, including professional representation at Planning Panel hearings.
Process chart for a typical planning scheme amendment or land rezoning process (indicative)
Our experienced town planners can act one or all steps as illustrated in a typical rezoning process in below Figure .
